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C882 RFE

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,614 mi
Last recorded76,614 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC882 RFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 76,614 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 75,636 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 73,522 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 71,629 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 69,806 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 67,751 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 67,751 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,803 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 62,138 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 62,138 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 60,126 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 59,040 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 58,371 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 57,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 54,480 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 53,481 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 53,481 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,727 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 42,194 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 42,194 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 37,324 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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C882 RFE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C882 RFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C882 RFE registered?

C882 RFE is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C882 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C882 RFE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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